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He was made captain for La Viola by Stefano Pioli earlier this season and had made 27 appearances during the current campaign, scoring once. Astori had recently been in talks with the club over a new contract and was due to sign his new deal on Monday.

In all he made 262 appearances in Serie A, scoring six goals.

He made his Italy debut against Ukraine in March 2011, being sent off in Kiev, but would win 14 caps for the Azzurri, scoring once - against Uruguay in the Confederations Cup third place playoff in 2013.